Shelburne
Ecosystem Overview
The Shelburne ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in coös county, new hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Berlin, Shelburne hosts 538% more species diversity. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 39 coös county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Kalmia angustifolia
Wicky
Capnoides sempervirens
Pale-Corydalis
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Alces alces
Eich
Betula alleghaniensis
swamp birch
Panellus stipticus
Bitter Oysterling
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Betula papyrifera
White Birch
Melanoplus punctulatus
Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper
Sericomyia chrysotoxoides
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Lophocampa caryae
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Lithobates palustris
Pickerel Frog
Lambdina fiscellaria
Hemlock Looper Moth
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Vespula vidua
Widow Yellowjacket
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Coös County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Shelburne. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Shelburnewithin Coös County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.